To ensure there is an adequate supply of teachers in the long term, the report recommends that higher education teacher preparation programs expand bilingual certification and credentialing opportunities, and that future bilingual teachers are recruited from among the 126,000 students who earn the Seal of Biliteracy. (californianstogether.org)
Work with UC, CSU and private university teacher preparation programs to expand the number of universities offering bilingual certification along with credentialing. (californianstogether.org)
Wolf said districts can start supporting their own teachers who are bilingual to get their bilingual certifications by providing financial incentives. (laschoolreport.com)